Ljubljana, 22 June 2025 – At the “WTT Star Contender Ljubljana 2025 presented by I Feel Slovenia”, TIBHAR once again demonstrated its international importance: As the official table supplier, TIBHAR provided top-level playing conditions – the foundation for six days of world-class table tennis. From a sporting perspective, the event was equally rewarding: numerous players using TIBHAR equipment impressed with passionate performances and podium finishes.
In the men’s singles, 18-year-old Félix Lebrun stepped into the spotlight with a commanding presence. With a diverse attacking game, he advanced all the way to the final, where he faced Hugo Calderano in an intense six-game battle. In the end, he secured second place – another milestone in the young Frenchman’s career
His brother Alexis Lebrun reached the semifinals, narrowly losing to Calderano.
Together, the siblings claimed another podium finish: in the men’s doubles, they reached the final and took home silver – another strong showing from a well-coordinated team.
Emotional highlights also shaped the tournament for Darko Jorgić. The Slovenian fan favorite surpassed himself on home soil, reaching the semifinals after a thrilling quarterfinal victory. Although his run ended against Félix Lebrun, third place set off euphoric scenes in the Hala Tivoli.
In the women’s singles, Miyuu Kihara was in brilliant form. The 19-year-old advanced to the final with unwavering focus, where she faced her compatriot Miyu Nagasaki. The duel of the two Miyus ended in a 1:4 defeat for Kihara – yet the runner-up finish marked her greatest achievement on the international stage so far.
With two silver medals and several top finishes, the overall result is thoroughly positive. The electric atmosphere in the arena, the high sporting level and the performances of our athletes made the WTT Star Contender in Slovenia a resounding success.